Impactful Direct Support Pro - PRN | Flexible Hours

Evolving Solution Services; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Team environment

Training & development

Job summary

LittleStar ABA Therapy in Bloomington, IN seeks a Direct Support Professional (PRN) to assist individuals with daily living activities and community integration. You will follow Person-Centered plans, support ADLs, and help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

The role requires flexibility, reliable transportation, and the ability to collaborate with families, Waiver Services staff, and the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB screening from an authorized entity.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary.
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required.
• A positive team player and energetic professional.
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately given the circumstances of the situation and individuals involved.
• Discretion in matters that need to remain private.

Responsibilities

• Executes PCISP goals as outlined in the Person-Centered Individualized Support plan.
• Assist in designing monthly day program activity schedule.
• Implements appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual’s high-risk plan.
• Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to a supervisor immediately.
• Assists client with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Adheres to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols, per parent/guardian instructions.
• Refrains from any unauthorized use of cell phones, Internet and email that is not related to LittleStar duties.
• Supervise a maximum of 16 clients in center.
• Maintains client and family confidentiality per LittleStar policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations.
• Refers parent to appropriate staff member with regards to non-waiver related questions.
• Completes and submits client billing as directed.
• Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, mileage reimbursement forms, temperature tracking forms, etc.).
• Reports to work on time, and calls appropriate person when going to be late.
• Refrains from excessive absenteeism.
• Requests time off well in advance, calls-out sick to the appropriate person at least two hours before the scheduled shift.
• Communicates with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems or concerns as needed and requests feedback.
• Responds appropriately and professionally to feedback.
• Flexible with schedule changes.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested by the Waiver Services Director or Waiver Services Coordinator, or Executive Director.
• Works collaboratively with other members of client’s treatment team and family.
• Maintains environment by cleaning up after client and self.
• Respects the property of LittleStar ABA Therapy and the family.
• Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families, and client’s working with LittleStar.
• Maintains professional relationship with parents and other family members.
• Adheres to all LittleStar policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Waiver Services Director or Waiver Services Coordinator.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Good judgment

Organizational and time management

Team player

Job description

LittleStar ABA Therapy in Bloomington, IN seeks a Direct Support Professional (PRN) to assist individuals with daily living activities and community integration. You will follow Person-Centered plans, support ADLs, and help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

The role requires flexibility, reliable transportation, and the ability to collaborate with families, Waiver Services staff, and the treatment team.